Tag Archives: dogs

Adopting a Wildcat: Two Weeks from Hell

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sheila Moss

I wanted a cat and I got one. I named him Shadow but should have named him Satan. He is a holy terror, a wildcat, part panther, I think. “He will settle down,” everyone says. It has been two weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Rants | Tagged animals, cat, cats, dogs, Pet adoption, Pet behavior problems, Pets | 10 Comments

The Journey of Adopting a Cat

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Sheila Moss

I said I was getting out of the cat business when my former cats both died in the same year. Cats scratch up the furniture. They shed on everything. They cost a fortune in food and vet bills. Then, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adoption, animals, cat, cats, dogs, Luck, Pets | 13 Comments

Welcome Home

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sheila Moss

At first our new dog was a bit skittish. Having a home and being around people was all new to him. He had lived his life in a kennel, and was not accustomed to life as a pet. He was … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dog, Dog Breeds, dogs, Pets, Shihtzu | 12 Comments

The Empty Home

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I’ve never been without a pet,” he said. Honey was so depressed. He had secretly emailed the breeder where we bought Dixie to see if she was still in business. She was and had a new litter due this month. … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adoption, animals, dog, dogs, Pets, pup, Shihtzu | 6 Comments

I Don’t Want a Dog!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I don’t want a dog,” I told Honey. Our dog has died after a difficult episode of seizures. She was 14 years old, living with us since she was 8 weeks old. It broke my heart when she passed. Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dogs, Grief, Pets | 19 Comments

Your So-called Vacation

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Sheila Moss

EMAIL From: Dixie DogTO: DaddySUBJECT: Your so-called vacation I hope you are having a good time on your vacation without me. I’m here at home right where you left me, all alone with nobody to take me for a walk. … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor, Travel | Tagged bad behavior, dog sitters, dogs, Pets, runaway dog, Separation anxiety, vacations | 2 Comments

Marge’s Valentine

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sheila Moss

One day she didn’t show up for work, which wasn’t like Marge. Upon checking, they found that Marge had passed away quietly at home, sitting in a chair, alone except for her pets. Marge was a somewhat unusual person. Single … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Friends, Humor | Tagged Animal Rights, Blessing of the Animals, dogs, Memorial service, Pets, Tattoo, Tribute | 6 Comments

Pet Play

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Sheila Moss

We have four pets, five if you count the fish. While I am away at work, the animals conspire with each other to think of ways to make me crazy. “I’ll chew the legs on the table,” says the dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged broken vase, cats, chewed furniture, clawing furiture, dogs, Fish, Footprints, pawprints, tracking kitty litter, trash turned over | 2 Comments

The Dog Ate Saran Wrap

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Gizmo is really a good dog most of the time. He’s a 15 years old Sheltie who long ago outlived most of the other dogs of his breed. He spends most of his days napping and dreaming. His arthritis prevents … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged dogs, Moocher, Pets, Plastic wrap, Sheltie, Sick dog, Swallowing objects, veterinarian | 12 Comments

The Somalia Pirate Dog

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Sheila Moss

When Obama was in the White House, he had a pet dog called a Portuguese Water Dog. Joe Biden also has his eye on a pet dog. It is an unusual dog known as a Somalia Pirate Dog. The new … Continue reading →